In this season of faith and giving it is easy to see the gifts offered in public. But how often do you notice the little acts of kindness we see or may receive? A homeless man received a pair of socks and boots from a policeman. Two fans at a Blake Sheldon concert held another fan who could not stand on his own, above the crowd for over fifteen minutes, so the disabled man could see Blake perform. Every Christmas season an anonymous donor places gold coins in the collection buckets around the city. Spontaneous acts of kindness are offered because someone had a need, that would be met if someone else lent a hand.

     Charitable by nature, Nicholas Clause was kind and giving always. When he was a child, Nicholas would help with chores, or stay in the barn with an animal that was ill. Nicholas made a doll for Princess Angelica to make her feel better when her family believed her to be dying. When he was a young man, Nicholas would toss food, medicine or money through the window of a neighbor who was most in need. Nicholas also offered shelter in exchange for work to his

    Nicholas made a doll for Princess Angelica to make her feel better when her family believed her to be dying. When he was a young man, Nicholas would toss food, medicine or money through the window of a neighbor who was most in need. Nicholas also offered shelter in exchange for work to his neighbors, displaced by war, allowing his neighbors to maintain their self- respect.

    Per example, Nicholas Clause was raised to treat everyone he met with compassion, respect and kindness. During this holiday season, it is our Christmas wish, that all inhabitants of our world receive the gifts of compassion, love, health and peace.